genetic disorder

1. A disease or condition caused by an absent or defective gene or by a chromosomal aberration, as in Down Syndrome .

Example Sentences

Had I known that our daughter had a genetic disorder, I would have chosen abortion.

From The Daily Beast

Born with the excruciating genetic disorder Trisomy 18, Bella lives with heartbreakingly precarious health.

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Were you worried about having children of your own—possibly passing on a genetic disorder?

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The old model of cancer as a purely genetic disorder that thrives outside of our control is slowly disappearing.

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